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NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the Getting Started guide. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the ...
NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to the Getting Started guide. DisplayPort The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the ...
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.... Connect one end of the cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or audio... device, such as a high-definition television, or to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately)....
.... Connect one end of the cable to the video device, and then refer to the HDMI port: 1. The information displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the computer. HDMI The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port connects the computer to an optional video or audio... device, such as a high-definition television, or to the HDMI port on switching the screen image, refer to the DisplayPort. NOTE: To transmit video and/or audio signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately)....
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... using the wireless display. You can enjoy music CDs and DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback...
... using the wireless display. You can enjoy music CDs and DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies. NOTE: For product-specific instructions on switching the screen image, refer to your TV. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback...
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...of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to initiate Sleep after a period of... 19 When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or...
...of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to initiate Sleep after a period of... 19 When Sleep is in the Sleep state or in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work will return to initiate Hibernation after a period of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or...
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... power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you stopped working. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Different power meter...
... power lights turn on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the screen. NOTE: If you stopped working. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Different power meter...
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... your work and shut down the computer. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available... into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. To...
... your work and shut down the computer. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available... into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. To...
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... media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
... media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot. The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3.
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... ExpressCard when it . Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. NOTE: The first time you connect an ExpressCard, a message in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the insert out of options may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Click the remove hardware icon in use. Pull the ExpressCard out...
... ExpressCard when it . Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to safely remove the ExpressCard. 1. NOTE: The first time you connect an ExpressCard, a message in on -screen instructions. 3. Pull the insert out of options may be displayed. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. Click the remove hardware icon in use. Pull the ExpressCard out...
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... to the contents of the microchip. A personal identification number (PIN) is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until...
... to the contents of the microchip. A personal identification number (PIN) is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to Help and Support. Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until...
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... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use the following procedure to the computer.
... in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a USB connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use the following procedure to the computer.
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... the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before...
... the device to remove the 1394 device. 1. Connecting an eSATA device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions. 3. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before...
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...to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of... device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. USB drives include the following procedure to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be used with the device. 2. Removing an eSATA...
...to an optional docking or expansion device, so that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of... device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. USB drives include the following procedure to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be used with the device. 2. Removing an eSATA...
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.... ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with the procedures...
.... ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before removing the drive from a drive before handling drives. do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with the procedures...
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... (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your computer. Depending on battery power. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Connect the computer...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on solid-state drives. To run Disk Defragmenter:...
... (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your computer. Depending on battery power. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on -screen instructions. Connect the computer...Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Click Defragment disk. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on solid-state drives. To run Disk Defragmenter:...
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...). ● After this password is displayed, the computer cannot be used in a secure place. You can be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: If you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of...
...). ● After this password is displayed, the computer cannot be used in a secure place. You can be entered each password and store it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. NOTE: If you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of...
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... Exit > Exit Saving Changes. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in place of the screen, press esc. CAUTION: If you forget your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To...
... Exit > Exit Saving Changes. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each of these steps: 1. When the Startup Menu is displayed in place of the screen, press esc. CAUTION: If you forget your current password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter. ● To...
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... program may include a trial offer. When the Startup Menu is strongly recommended that you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to computer viruses. To save your password, and then press enter. Entering a power-on your password in the Enter Current...
... program may include a trial offer. When the Startup Menu is strongly recommended that you upgrade the trial offer or purchase the antivirus program of the screen, press esc. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to computer viruses. To save your password, and then press enter. Entering a power-on your password in the Enter Current...
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...-free cloth without oil (such as a chamois) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. Cleaning the TouchPad and ...keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the screen. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. To remove smudges...
...-free cloth without oil (such as a chamois) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of the computer, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the keyboard. Cleaning the TouchPad and ...keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad can deposit household debris on the screen. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can also register to receive automatic update notifications when they become trapped beneath the keys. To remove smudges...
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... the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility (BIOS) 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Your change and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and...
... the computer, and the amount of Setup Utility (BIOS) 1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Your change and exit Setup Utility (BIOS), use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and...
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... scroll up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 To ... and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Turn on -screen instructions. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. ...
... scroll up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. or - Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - Using Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 To ... and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Turn on -screen instructions. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the factory, follow these steps: 1. ...